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Hong Kong Modifies Listing Rules of Specialist Technology Companies and De-SPAC Transactions

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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEx") and the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") have announced temporary changes to the Hong Kong Listing Rules regarding the minimum initial market capitalization of...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Are You Ready for a Hong Kong IPO?

With deep and liquid capital markets offering unique access to the Mainland China investor market, many international businesses are considering pursuing their IPOs in Hong Kong. This summary outlines key issues for companies...more

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UK Takeover Panel Proposes Narrowing the Scope of Companies Subject to the Takeover Code

On 24 April 2024, the UK Takeover Panel (the Panel) published Public Consultation Paper 2024/1 (the PCP), which proposes a significant change to the applicability of the UK Takeover Code (the Code), by narrowing the scope of...more

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FCA Proposes Introducing Bundled Payments Option for Investment Research Services

In July 2023, the UK government published its findings from the Investment Research Review (Review) as part of the UK government’s Edinburgh Reforms. The Review made a number of recommendations to encourage research...more

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Ready to launch: US stock markets are poised for a strong 2024

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US IPO markets have been lackluster during the past 24 months, but, as interest rates stabilize and stock valuations recover, the backdrop for US IPOs in 2024 is improving - Despite high interest rates and geopolitical...more

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Changes ahead: London market is ready for reform

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Along with other stock exchanges across the world, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) had a challenging 2023, recording only 23 new listings with a total value of less than US$1 billion. This represented a 23 percent...more

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Snapshot: Der deutsche Übernahmemarkt 2023

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Blick auf den Markt und die bedeutendsten Transaktionen - Die Analyse öffentlicher Übernahmen im Jahr 2023 erscheint auf den ersten Blick wie eine Blaupause des Vorjahres. Die bereits 2022 festgestellten Trends bestätigten...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FCA Preserves Key Tool for Activists in Listing Rules Reform

Activist shareholders had a busy 2023: The incidence of activist campaigns in Europe soared by almost 70% compared to 2022, according to data compiled by Skadden and Activistmonitor. As we described in a previous issue of The...more

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How Companies Are Adapting to Volatile Capital Markets and Planning Ahead

2023 Market Backdrop - U.S. and European capital markets in 2023 proved remarkably resilient in the face of challenges that read like a top 10 list of major market disrupters: - A rapid rise to higher-for-longer...more

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CSE Makes Significant Changes to Listing Policies and Forms, Including a New “Non-Venture Issuer” Tier

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Following a comment period and further review, CNSX Markets Inc. (the CSE) has received approval from the Ontario and British Columbia securities commissions to implement significant changes to its listing policies and forms....more

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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - January 2023

查看中文 - This January 2023 update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the past three months relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) and their...more

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FCA proposes reform of the UK listing regime: a single segment for equity shares

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On 26 May 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published a discussion paper (DP22/2), setting out its response to feedback received to consultation paper 21/21: Primary Markets Effectiveness Review and seeking...more

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The SPAC Report: Mark Wood, National Capital Markets Practice Co-Head, Speaks With Bloomberg Tax on Proactive Disclosures as SEC...

Recent SEC Comment Letters Recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) comment letters reveal the SEC's close examination of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and their proposed business combinations show no...more

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International Capital Markets Newsletter - Winter 2021: New Singapore Listing Rules for SPACs

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The Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) recently finalized its listing rules for special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) on the Mainboard of the SGX. Sponsors contemplating a SPAC listing may now consider listing in Singapore,...more

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Capital Markets Compass | Issue 1

Stable Road Enforcement Action Post Mortem: Lessons for the SPAC Market After Momentus Begins Trading - Stable Road And Momentus Close Business Combination. On August 11, Stable Road Acquisition Corp., a special purpose...more

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UK Life Sciences and Healthcare Newsletter - August 2021: Revised FCA Rules for SPAC Listings

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On 30 April 2021, the FCA consulted on proposals to change the UK Listing Rules to remove the presumption that the listing of a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”) be suspended when it identifies a potential...more

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UK SPAC Update – FCA Final Rules Published

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On the 27th of July this year, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published a policy statement setting out its final rules and changes to its listing rules for certain special purpose acquisition companies, or...more

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SPAC Revised Listing Rules Come into Effect on 10 August 2021

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On 30 April 2021, the FCA consulted on proposals to change the UK Listing Rules to remove the presumption that the listing of a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”) be suspended when it identifies a potential...more

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Exit through the SPAC door? UK FCA publishes proposed changes to the Listing Rules

The UK Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") has published its proposals to amend the Listing Rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies ("SPACs"), having considered Lord Hill’s UK Listing Review Report....more

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SPACs: Financial Conduct Authority Consults on Changes to UK Listing Regime

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Key proposed changes to the UK listing regime include the removal of the presumption of suspension in trading in a SPAC’s shares when it announces a potential acquisition, subject to certain qualifying criteria being met....more

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FCA consults on SPACs

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The FCA has published a consultation paper (CP 21/10) on proposed Listing Rule changes for certain London-listed special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to remove the presumption that the securities of a SPAC should be...more

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NYSE Proposes Rule Changes to Provide COVID-19 Relief for Listed Companies

Relief From Shareholder Approval - As a result of COVID-19, the NYSE believes that it is likely that many listed companies will have urgent liquidity needs in the coming months due to lost revenues and maturing debt...more

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Regulation Round Up - February 2017

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The FCA and PRA announced changes to enforcement process with the aim of strengthening the transparency and effectiveness of enforcement decision-making processes. Some of the changes have already come into force, the rest...more

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